Archive for the ‘Liquor’ Category
Maker’s Mark: An Old Standby That’s Always Standing By
by Jason Lightner on August 27th, 2010
I still remember my first taste of Bourbon whisky; my best man had introduced me to it in a Baltimore County dive-bar one summer evening. I sat there, wondering what I had just done, not knowing where that fiery first taste would lead me. It's time to revisit an old pal. Maker's Mark was my first taste and it still holds a special place in my heart after all these years.
Maker's Mark is a handmade, small-batch bourbon whisky born out of Loretto, Kentucky. In production since 1959, it has remained a staple of bars around the nation...
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum: Speaks For Itself
by Jason Lightner on August 13th, 2010
At my 9-to-5 I have a friend who is wildly into tattoos and loves a good drink. It's with great pleasure, then, that I am reviewing his favorite rum, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum.
Inspired by the tattoo work and legacy of Norman Keith Collins (a.k.a. "Sailor Jerry"), this rum is produced by Sailor Jerry Ltd., a Philadelphia-based company that also sells clothing and other swag. Sailor Jerry comes in a fun bottle that includes a peel-off label with pinup art that's reminiscent of early sailor's tattoos. The back label suggests that you "Mix it with something, or just...
Laphroaig 10 Year: It’s a Beautiful Thing
by Jason Lightner on July 21st, 2010
Ever since I began drinking whisky, I've searched for something that truly stands out. I stumbled onto Laphroaig by accident a few years ago and we've been good friends ever since.
Laphroaig is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky produced by the Laphroaig distillery, which is located in Port Ellen and is owned by Fortune Brands. The distillery was founded in 1815 and over the years it has passed from family to family, finally coming to its current owners in 2005.
"Laphroaig 10 year" has won more than twenty awards over the past twelve years. It's no...
Flavored Vodkas
by Michele on March 12th, 2010
Personally, I am a fan of flavored vodka. However, I am not a purist when it comes to cocktail making. I like to mix and match, using different spirits and mixers. I don't believe any drink has to made as a classic, unless that is the way you prefer your drink.
For me, there are many benefits to flavored vodkas, but my favorite is the ability to make a low calorie, yet tasty cocktail. Most flavored vodkas contain about 100 calories in one shot. If you mix that vodka with seltzer or diet soda, you add no calories and get...
TY KU
by Michele on February 1st, 2010
I have tried sake several times. With full apologies to Dr. Seuss and Green Eggs and Ham:
I have tried it cold,
I have tried it hot,
I have sipped it in pretty glasses,
I bravely tried it as a shot.
I would not drink it again,
I would not take any more sips,
I firmly refused to try it
I announced with hands on my hips.
I held this position on sake for quite some time. Although I had tried a variety of sakes, none were enjoyable or tasty. However, last weekend at the Boston Wine Expo, I finally found sake that was enjoyable.
While wandering...
